Introduction
This course is a great introduction to teaching. On successful completion, delegates will recieve an SQA certificate that allows them to deliver training to groups. Some examples include; In-house training to staff; Life Guard Trainers, First Aid Trainers.
This course is suitable for those who aspire to a training role, or who expect to have training responsibilities as part of their future career.
Course code
SPDT
Location
Dumfries and Stranraer Campus
Duration
3 days
Price
£450.00
Availability
Location: Dumfries
Day 1 – 25 Sep 2024 09:00
Day 2 – 02 Oct 2024 09:00
Day 3 – 09 Oct 2024 09:00
Day 1 – 20 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 2 – 27 Jan 2025 09:00
Day 3 – 03 Feb 2025 09:00
Day 1 – 28 May 2025 09:00
Day 2 – 04 Jun 2025 09:00
Day 3 – 11 Jun 2025 09:00
Entry Requirements
No formal entry criteria, however you should have good communication skills and have a good standard of English, which will allow effective learning of all the unit outcomes.
You should also be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject area(s) that you plan to deliver and possess a genuine desire to share this knowledge and develop your skills in the planning and delivery of training.
Course Content
Course Syllabus:
- Explain the trainer’s role in ensuring learners’ needs are met
- Preparing learning objectives, session pland and learning support materials to meet learner requirements
- Deliver planned interactive training session and assess the progress and achievement of learners
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the training sessions delivered and your own practice
Course Objectives:
- Design and deliver an effective interactive training session to a group of people
- Create training activities and write clear objectives of the session
- Carry out two interactive training sessions
- Provide constructive feedback to peers
Assessments
Candidates will be observed delivering two sessions and will also observe and provide feedback to the other group members sessions. There is a written assessment to complete also.
Additional funding information
No One Left Behind Training Allowance
Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability partnership (Funded by the Scottish Government) are proud to be working in partnership with DG College to offer eligible individuals funding to learn new, work-related skills and training.
You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level.
And because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.
Check if you are eligible then follow the registration process.
Are you eligible?
You must meet all of the following criteria
- 16 years of age or older
- Resident in Dumfries and Galloway
- Have the right to work and live in the UK.
- Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR in employment and claiming an income-based benefit (i.e Universal Credit)
AND at least one of the following characteristics: (hyperlink to the definitions)
- Parents with a child under the age of 19 (still registered in full time education)
- Armed Forces Veteran
- Asylum Seeker
- Care Experienced
- Caring responsibilities
- Childcare needs
- Criminal Convictions
- Homeless or affected by housing inclusion.
- Long Term health condition/ illness
- No Limited work experience.
- Refugee
- Substance related conditions
- Lack of Transport
If you meet the criteria, you could receive the full cost of your course fee.
Apply for your No One Left Behind Grant
To access support with the fees you must register with DG Works. Just follow the link or use the QR code. If you are already registered, please contact your Employment Key Worker for next steps.
Once you have completed the registration form and your eligibility has been checked someone from DG Works (part of Dumfries and Galloway Council) will contact you to ask you to provide the following evidence:
- Reside in Scotland (e.g. evidence address)
- Working Age (e.g. birth certificate)
- Right to Live & Work in the UK (e.g. evidence of benefits)
https://forms.office.com/e/Qp2EB3McZB
If you have any questions please contact 01387 260035 or email DGEmployability@dumgal.gov.uk
Course Contact Details
If you would like more information or to reserve a place on a course, please get in touch.
Telephone: 01387 734199
E-mail:shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk
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